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Former information officer implicated in latest ethics ruling for Oregon bourbon scandal

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s former Chief Information Officer, Boba Subasic, “used his position and his access…

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Oregon’s highway cleanup crew loses their jobs after transportation package fails

From 40 to three-man crew, company talks transportation package failure impact   Nearly all of the men responsible…

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After suing, Oregon gets carveout from Trump administration plan to return gun conversion devices

The Trump administration has agreed to not distribute devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into machine guns in Washington,…

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New legislative caucus hopes to tap into Oregon’s trade potential

Bipartisan group responds to tariffs, port issues, competitiveness Two Oregon lawmakers have launched a bipartisan caucus to promote…

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Gov. Kotek launches new agency to fast-track housing construction

The “doors are open” on a new state office charged with meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s goal of getting…

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Rick Wright, Market of Choice CEO and grocery industry leader, dies at 62

Rick Wright, CEO of the Oregon-based grocery chain Market of Choice, died Sunday. He was 62. Wright, who…

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ODOT director calls legislature’s transportation bill failure ‘shocking,’ ‘scary’ warns of layoffs

In an email to ODOT staff Saturday, Director Kris Strickland said the agency will be forced to eliminate…

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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

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Oregon Legislature’s last-ditch attempt for 3-cent gas tax increase fails

Oregon Democrats’ last-ditch effort to stave off hundreds of layoffs at the Oregon Department of Transportation by passing…

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Comcast Launches Simpler, Transparent Internet Plans—What It Means for Oregon Households

Comcast has unveiled a new national pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet service, designed to simplify how customers…